WAEC Animal Husbandry 2016 Question 5

Question 5

Pasture and Forage

Pastures could be improved through

  1. A.reseeding and overgrazing.
  2. B.fertilizer application and irrigation.
  3. C.rotational grazing and uncontrolled burning.
  4. D.padlocking and overgrazing .
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (fertilizer application and irrigation.)

Explanation

Fertilizer feeds the pasture plants and irrigation keeps them growing in the dry season; overgrazing and uncontrolled burning damage pasture.